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Change is coming and none too soon. Spent four wonderful months in Indonesia last year, three of which in Bali.. A much changed place in many ways, but still had the magic without the glitz. Indonesia is still magic, not least of which her people: hospitable, open and good humoured. Be back there in Feb. Thanks for your report. Appreciated....and inspires me Stuart.

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Thanks! Yeah some places changing fast, particularly those tied to the New Bali thing, but lift a corner of the rug and little has changed.

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So true Stuart. I spend a great deal of time in Sumatra.....an undiscovered gem in so many ways.

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Fond memories of Labuan Bajo and indeed the whole of Flores. I can only hope it is not the next Bali or indeed tries to be

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It is trying! Like me I doubt you’d recognize it today.

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Nicely written. I remember walking around Labuan Bajo in 2009 and didn't see another Western traveler.

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Thanks, not many about now, that’s for sure!

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